Univair Ercoupe near Brighton, MI — 2009-05-12

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot attempted to land, but had to execute a go-around because the airplane was too fast and far down the runway. During the second landing attempt, the airplane touched down about half way down the runway and bounced. As the airplane reached the departure end of the runway, the pilot steered the airplane off into vegetation which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage.

Analysis

Primary failure mode

Human factors

First missed decision gate

Pilot should have aborted landing after first attempt was too fast and long.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Weather Informationform
• Airplane Flight Manualother
• Pilot Provided Flight Manualother

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